School hol honey moon with 2 kids

[madmum]

Hi,

We are planning to embark on a 2-3 week honeymoon with our 2 boys (5&9) but need some inspiration. Hubby wants to do a bit of travelling ( europe by train arghhhh) id like a lovely villa or hotel, kids just want a pool, beach, ice cream and other kids to play with. Could start at a european city then take a flight another destination?

travelling through school hols.

Ideas anyone?

[EmilyPie]

HOw about turkey. You could do some combination of Istanbul, coast and cappadocia (amazing caves and rock formations). If you want a bit of luxury these guys organise it all for you. http://www.exclusiveescapes.co.uk/

[lillyanginger]

I used to HATE flying so we have been all over Europe on the train. There are sleepers - boys absolutely adored travelling on them...the whole of the continent is incredibly well connected. Hi speed trains exist in LOTS of locations and you can get absolutely anywhere you could want to go (ish). Have a look at man in seat 61 for travel tips.

Location - Italy, all the way. Hotels with Pools, beach if you want, gorgeous villas, stuff to do and see.

Austria if you like the mountains and lakes - Croatia, Slovenia...

Berlin and the surrounding areas, very child friendly and lots to do.

We even went to Sicily on the train - that was a LONG trip but you can break it lots of times (Milan, Rome...) and the train goes on the boat. As a whole!

Seriously, travelling by train is a lot easier than you fear. Obv you have to think carefully what to pack but your kids are old enough to pull their own trolly suitcase. And you don't need much for the summer! I say go for it!